| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $242.29 | 7.252% | $259.8609 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.63 | 7.467% | $84.5013 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.45 | 4.553% | $30.7909 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.68 | 11.652% | $253.0928 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.75 | 5.635% | $262.7671 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.72 | 10.480% | $109.0659 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.39 | 12.173% | $279.7482 | $279.75 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.91 | $1,279.8271 | $1,279.83 | $1,279.80 | $1,279.90 | |